A couple of weeks ago we announced our newest retreat location for the ReMe as "The Sandhills" of NC. Where is exactly the Sandhills and what does this area offer you might be asking?
Officially (according to Wikipedia) the term "Sandhills" comes from the topography of this area dating back approximately 20 million years ago:
The Sandhills is a region in the interior of the U.S. states of North Carolina and South Carolina. It is a strip of ancient beach dunes which generally divides the Piedmont from the coastal plain, and is the evidence of a former coastline when the ocean level was higher, or the land lower. The beach deposits were formed principally during the Miocene Epoch, about 20 million years ago. Typical beach fossils are found along the front edges. The coastal plain is terraced from other ocean levels, but none appear to have been so long-lasting, so as to build up dunes of this size.
Moore County is the official 'home' of ReMe. Our area is probably best known for its pristine golf courses (including the majestic Pinehurst #2 course which has hosted the men's and women's US Open several times), but you will also find quaint small town life nestled amidst the long leaf pine trees. The area is rich in the arts, with hundreds of artists, musicians, writers, and crafter's calling The Sandhills home as well.
You can travel many of the side roads off the beaten path and find stellar homes nestled in between lush landscapes, bringing you back in time when properties had personality and not cut from from the same 'cookie cutter.
Churches dot the community and tie the neighborhoods, families and communities together.
We have several hotels but there are also a variety of Bed and Breakfasts to visit for tea or a cozy weekend stay.
In the heart of downtown Southern Pines you can find a variety of locally owned businesses touting unique goods, handmade items, even olive oils and fine cheese.
Of course there is the iconic Sunrise Theater that is a nostalgic favorite for many. Grab a glass of wine at the box office concession stand and enjoy a Oscar winner film after grabbing dinner at one of our eclectic dining choices
During ReMe-The Sandhills, we not only immerse you into several days of artistic endeavors, we will treat our guest to evenings around The Sandhills with many extra surprises in store for our guests.
We are hoping you join us for this one of a kind retreat experience this fall, we are anxiously waiting your arrival down here in the heart of North Carolina! We know you will fall in love with The Sandhills and enjoy every minute of your ReMe Experience.
To find out more about ReMe and ReMe-The Sandhills, visit our website by clicking HERE.
***Spaces are about halfway filled up so we encourage you to register soon to claim your space! If you sign up before July 1st, we can offer up to a 4 payment plan!
*Watercolors of landmarks around Moore County by our very own ReMe host and instructor, Jodi Ohl. To see more of Jodi's work, please visit her Etsy shop where she has items ranging from notecards, bookmarks, prints, original paintings and online class for sale.
